Charlestown is a small residential peninsula in Boston with limited hotel inventory. After verifying every candidate address against the Charlestown boundary, defined as the peninsula north of the Charles River, bounded by the Charlestown Bridge to the south, the Mystic River to the north, and the Navy Yard waterfront to the east, only one hotel from the candidate list falls within those lines. The Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf sits on Charles River Ave at the southern tip of the peninsula, within walking distance of the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument.
How we verified the Charlestown boundary
Each candidate address was cross-referenced on Google Maps and against the City of Boston neighborhood boundary data. Charlestown occupies a distinct peninsula, and its borders are precise. Properties on Causeway Street, Beverly Street, Friend Street, Portland Street, and Merrimac Street fall in the West End or Downtown Boston, not Charlestown. The North End, which shares the waterfront, sits south of the Charlestown Bridge and is a separate neighborhood. Only addresses on the Charlestown peninsula itself, including the Navy Yard, the Monument area, and the waterfront along Charles River Ave and First Avenue, qualify. One candidate hotel meets that standard.
What to expect from hotels in Charlestown
Charlestown draws visitors who want proximity to the Freedom Trail, the USS Constitution Museum, and Bunker Hill Monument without paying downtown rates. The neighborhood is walkable, with the Community College Orange Line station about a 10-minute walk from most addresses near the Navy Yard. The MBTA ferry from the Navy Yard Shipyard Quarters stop connects riders to Long Wharf in about 10 minutes, giving guests a fast water route into downtown Boston. Parking in Charlestown is limited, so guests arriving by car should confirm garage availability with the hotel before booking.
Charlestown hotel at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Rating | Nearest Transit | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf | 3 | 9.0 | Community College (Orange Line), ~10 min walk | Marriott's Serve360 program |
Getting around Charlestown
- The MBTA Inner Harbor Ferry from the Navy Yard Shipyard Quarters stop reaches Long Wharf in about 10 minutes and runs on a seasonal schedule.
- Community College station on the Orange Line is the closest subway stop for most Charlestown addresses, roughly a 10-minute walk from Tudor Wharf.
- The Freedom Trail passes through Charlestown, so guests can walk to Bunker Hill Monument in about 15 minutes from the Navy Yard waterfront.
- Ride-share pickup is straightforward on Charles River Ave, but traffic on the Charlestown Bridge can add time during peak hours.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
FAQs
Common Questions
One hotel from the verified candidate list sits within the Charlestown boundary: the Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf at 34-44 Charles River Ave. Charlestown is a small residential peninsula, and most hotels marketed as nearby are in the West End, North End, or Downtown Boston.
Community College station on the MBTA Orange Line is the nearest subway stop for most Charlestown addresses. From the Tudor Wharf area, the walk takes about 10 minutes. The MBTA Inner Harbor Ferry from the Navy Yard Shipyard Quarters stop is a faster option for reaching downtown, with a roughly 10-minute crossing to Long Wharf.
Yes. The USS Constitution Museum is about a 15-minute walk from the hotel along the Navy Yard waterfront. Bunker Hill Monument is roughly 20 minutes on foot heading north through the neighborhood.
No upscale or luxury hotels with verified Charlestown addresses appear in the current candidate inventory. Travelers looking for 4-star or 5-star options near Charlestown will find properties in the adjacent North End, West End, and Downtown Boston neighborhoods. We have a separate page for upscale Boston hotels if that better fits your needs.
No property-level LEED or Green Key certification is verified for this location. Marriott's Serve360 program sets portfolio-wide targets for energy, water, and waste reduction, and those commitments apply to this property as part of the Marriott system.
The Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf offers parking for guests. Charlestown street parking is limited, so confirming garage availability and rates with the hotel before arrival is a good idea, especially during peak summer months when Navy Yard foot traffic increases.
Explore
Hotels in Boston
Explore More
Related Guides
Why Dyme
Travel Smarter. Make an Impact.
Every trip you book through Dyme funds renewable energy projects around the world. Same hotels, better prices, real change.
Stay in the loop
Travel deals, sustainability updates, and no spam. Ever.